[20011221]RS21081_CONTOMS（禁毒和恐怖主义行动医疗支持计划）.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21081Updated December 21, 2001CONTOMS (Counter Narcotics and TerrorismOperational Medical Support Program)David J. GerlemanResearch AssociateForeign Affairs, Defense and Trade DivisionSteven A. HildrethSpecialist in National DefenseForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummarySince the September 11th terrorist attack, greater attention has focused on federal,state, and local readiness to respond to situations involving terrorism or weapons of massdestruction (WMD). One such federal program that provided federal support to local lawenforcement and first responders is CONTOMS (Counter Narcotics and TerrorismOperational Medical Support). Earlier this year, CONTOMS was scheduled forelimination from the Department of Defense (DOD) budget; DOD argued that it shouldnot fund this activity without a direct appropriation from Congress. Various medical andlaw enforcement organizations tried to reverse the proposed elimination. Shortly afterthe terrorist attack, televisions Americas Most Wanted (AMW) featured CONTOMSin a program segment, arguing its value, and increasing